In gorgeous, historic Savannah, every square is surrounded by regal, magnificent homes, rich in architecture and the promise of great stories to tell.
Insta Faves!
"Do you realize that if you fall into a black hole, you will see the entire future of the universe unfold in front of you in a matter of moments, and you will emerge into another space-time created by the singularity of the black hole you just fell into?" - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Instagram and its endless possibilities are what make it so addictive. I love that feeling of discovering a new Instagram account. Instantly clicking that "follow" button knowing that I'll have that person's imagery on my feed next time.
Here are a few Instagram accounts that I have fallen in love with. They're inspiring and always take me on a journey to another world.
Who are some of your favorites Instagrammers?
Kancamagus Highway + North Conway
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.
- Albert Camus
The Lewis Family
Allow me to introduce you to the lovely, warm, fun-loving, cheerful and beautiful Lewis Family, who I had the honor of photographing in Cohasset this past weekend.
I met Suzanne, one third of the Just Us Gals, at this event and was excited to meet her mom, sister and boyfriend as well as the latest edition to the family: French bulldog puppy Pierre, who is just the cutest lil' guy!
Photographed at the end of summer while the grass was still green, the water still sparkling, and the shade of the trees telling stories that would make Autumn jealous....
Whale Watching, Cape Ann
“Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide under water, unapparent for the most part, and treacherously hidden beneath the loveliest tints of azure. Consider also the devilish brilliance and beauty of many of its most remorseless tribes, as the dainty embellished shape of many species of sharks. Consider, once more, the universal cannibalism of the sea; all whose creatures prey upon each other, carrying on eternal war since the world began. "
― Herman Melville, Moby Dick
I've never been whale watching before, so when my sister got all of us tickets for my birthday in July, I was BEYOND thrilled about the prospect!
It's incredible that we're able to venture out, far out, into the Atlantic ocean, where deep, DEEP waters hide these wondrous creatures and if you're lucky you get to hang with the whales for a bit. How awesome is that? I can't even...
They.are.amazing.
Smooth, gentle, ENORMOUS. I felt very small. We all did.
Come with me to Gloucester, Massachusetts where we set off from Cape Ann one early morning...
Hello Molly: Cake Smash
Remember sweet baby Molly who we met last year? She just turned ONE!
To celebrate her big birthday, I thought a Cake Smash photo session would be a terrific idea. You get to eat your cake and smash it, too, right?
Little did we know, Molly doesn't like cake all that much....
Still, she was an absolute trooper and did an amazing job!
Happy 1st Birthday Molly!
Cambridge: Antique Market
Location:
201 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm
Antique shopping or thrifting is not something I do a lot of, but I do enjoy it once in a while, especially when it's an outlet!
The Cambridge Antique Market is not an outlet, although with five floors of antiques, it's certainly got plenty to choose from. Having been there more than a couple of times before, I thought it would make for a perfect summer afternoon excursion with Ana and Alaina.
A few hours and dust-covered fingers later, we came away with a couple of scarves, a poster, some glass jars and a few tiny treasures, not to mention an appetite for pastries (but that's for a separate post)!
Here, an afternoon of thrifting.
Vancouver: Aquarium
I enjoy the aquarium...it's as close to snorkeling, surfing and swimming with the dolphins as I'll ever get.
I prefer a thick plate of glass between myself and these wonderous creatures.
Here, a night at the beautiful Vancouver Aquarium.
Vancouver: Capilano Suspension Bridge
I used to be terrified of heights, but have been overcoming my fear with rollercoasters, rock-climbing and now, traipsing over the Capilano Suspension Bridge in British Columbia (also the longest and highest suspension bridge in the world)!
It was a lot sturdier than I thought, and our little introductory tour of the site helped...especially knowing that it's no longer made out of hemp rope and cedar planks!
The Capilano (First Nations name Kia'palano, meaning "beautiful river") bridge crosses over the Capilano River, 70 metres (230 ft) above and 140 metres (460 ft) across, and has since been rebuilt with steel cables anchored into 114 tons of concrete. They say it can carry 1333 people.
But it still sways. Very much, so.
(Too bad Instagram video didn't exist a couple of weeks ago, that would have been perfect!)
The new edition to the other end of the bridge is the Treetop Adventure, various smaller suspension bridges created in 2004 that allow you to trek through the trees with a birds-eye view of all the beautiful age-old greenery that Vancouver is known for. It started raining a little, but we couldn't even tell for the lush canopy overhead.
Vancouver: a thing of beauty
If you follow me on Instagram, you may recall that we were in Vancouver a couple of weeks ago.
I had never been before, and had always heard how beautiful Vancouver is, how green, how lush, how the mountainsblahblah blah.
You guys, SHE IS A THING OF BEAUTY!!
MIND. BLOWN.
Here's a 2.5 hour walk to and from Stanley Park.
Introducing: Theo
Introducing a new member to my sister's family...his name is THEO! He's a schnoodle (a poodle and a schnauzer) and just a puppy and absolutely adorable.
Here he is hanging out on a Saturday.
Welcome to the family Theo. xo
Boston: H. Bloom
If Spring hasn't sprung enough for you already in Boston, soon H.Bloom, known for the most luxurious of flower arrangements, will be servicing Boston, Cambridge and Brookline, starting on June 11.
By using their app, it makes it easier to order flowers or other luxury gifts (in Boston, these will be treats from L.A. Burdick and cookies from Tatte), with their floral subscription service allowing you to set up recurring (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) flowers or gifts to be delivered to your home or office.
Best of all, subscription deliveries are free!
Photo courtesy of H.Bloom.
Chicago: The Palomar Hotel
The Palomar is a Kimpton boutique hotel with the one in Chicago located in the heart of downtown. The Magnificent mile is a stone's throw away, as is the famed Billy Goat Tavern and Millenium Park. Everything you want to see is just around the corner. It was the perfect location to be for Rebecca Minkoff's #RMRoadtrip at Nordstrom.
Luxurious, contemporary and ecclectic in design with wonderful service and attention to detail, like the animal print bathrobes, perfect for wearing to the rooftop pool (also can I have those at home please?)
Boston: Spring 2013
“There is some good in this world, and it's worth fighting for.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
Stay Strong Boston.
Boston: Boston Marathon 2013
Yesterday tragedy struck close to home.
It's unsettling to think that bad things can happen anytime, anywhere.
Lives were lost, so many brutally injured and the rest are in shock, that a city, just trying to host a marathon, can't do so in peace.
I was supposed to meet Danielle yesterday at the finish line at 3pm, and was talking to Ana on Twitter about doing the same.
I was hesitant to leave the house, taking longer than usual to get dressed, dilly-dallying in the weirdest way, which is strange, because I'm always up for photographing events in the city and normally would have been out much earlier.
I was half an hour late, I got there at 3:30pm, wondering why so many people looked distraught, some crying. I wondered why everyone was on their phones. I wondered why there were so many ambulances and cop cars racing by, more than average for a marthon, I thought. Then I overheard someone say there were two explosions at the finish line.
I'm so thankful that both Danielle and Ana are safe, and that those we knew who were either running or volunteering in the area are also okay.
I'm so touched by all the family and friends who reached out via phone, text, email and tweets, even Instagram friends who reached out, and I thank you for your thoughts and concern.
We continue to mourn those who were killed and pray for those who are injured. Boston is one of the strongest cities that I have come to know since living here, and I know that we will be able to persevere.
"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
